The morning service begins with the chanting of Amida Sutra (in Han pronunciation) at the Amida Hall. After the chanting, all priests and attendees transfer to the Founder’s Hall, where the Shōshin-ge and wasan are chanted, and one of the Letters of Rennyo (Ofumi) is read. The morning service concludes with a Dharma message given in Japanese.
Everyone is invited to the morning service.
In the history of Jōdo Shinshū, there is a long held tradition that people prepare a meal for a Buddhist gathering using the rice and vegetables they have brought and enjoy the meal together (they are vegetarian meals following the Buddhist precepts). This meal has been called Otoki.
At the Higashi Honganji, visitors can enjoy the traditional Otoki meal. It is our wish that the Otoki meals will serve as a reminder of how fortunate we are to be able to receive meals every day, the fundamental aspect of our life that we might sometimes take for granted. We also wish that the meals will give you an opportunity to encounter and appreciate the Buddhist teachings as well.
Advance reservation is required.
Please make reservation by email at least 4 days prior to your desired date.
The email should be addressed to
honbyo@higashihonganji.or.jp
.
Cancellations or changes to the number of meals made 4 days or less before the appointment will be subject to a penalty of the full amount of the reservation.
Our gift shop “Okaimono Hiroba” (Shopping Plaza) has a wide selection of publications such as service books, books on Shinran Shōnin, Higashi Honganji’s official publications, and CDs/DVDs. You can also find Buddhist altar items such as nenju and candles, as well as the Higashi Honganji’s original items and sourenirs.
There are also drink vending machines and a resting place in the shop.
We invite you to stop by the shop.
